Wenger Ranger 174 Touringmodel Swiss Army Knife

The Wenger Ranger 174 was originally known as the Touring model. This was one of the first landmark models in what was originally known as. As well as a standard 1/4in. Incorporated into the handles/frame of the knife.

These are significant and unique Wenger tools that defined the new 130mm Ranger Series. Folding Plier mechanism narrowed the gap between the original. (the Swiss Army Knife) and the more recent plier-type multitools introduced by other manufacturers.

New Ranger series'' of knives feature a locking main blade employing a liner lock mechanism. Release of this lock is accomplished by depressing the white and red Wenger cross button on the side of the handle. The flathead screwdriver features an automatically locking system that locks open when pressure is applied to it.

These are most commonly available in black. One side carries the Wenger cross logo, along with the Wenger name molded in. The cross logo icon is also a push button which activates the lock-release for the main blade.

The original version of this model also includes a white printed mountains icon on the top scale which represents'Touring'. Later versions do not include the mountains icon on the scales. In 2008 this model was also the 2008 Patrouille de Glaciers knife official knife. A RangerGrip model with yellow & black scales without mountain icon was also produced, 1.077.174.822.

This was marketed in Europe as the Handyman Pro. Packaged with a Nylon belt pouch and two standard 1/4 screwdriver-bits.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Modern Folding Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "swissknifespb" and is located in -, . This item can be shipped worldwide.